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26: Bolt your bellhousing to the transmission.
TKO calls for a standard production ’82-’93
5.0L T5 five-speed cable-clutch bellhousing
and fork, available from Modern Driveline.
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27: A Centerforce Dual Friction clutch and
pressure plate are installed next using the
alignment tool provided by Centerforce. Get the
pressure plate and clutch disc perfectly
aligned. Then use a thread locker on bolts,
torquing them in crisscross pattern to 12-20
ft/lb. As with the flywheel, do this in third- or
half-value increments. Never tighten one bolt
all the way before all are at least snugged.
28: We’re going with the Power Tower shifter
from PRO-5.0, available from JME Enterprises
for the Tremec TKO five-speed. Once installed,
no one knows it’s there until they grab it and
feel its nice, tight throws that are fully adjustable. It’s machined from solid steel.
29: The Tremec TKO is a tight fit but will clear
your Fox’s transmission tunnel with room to
spare.
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30: There are six bellhousing bolts to tighten
using an 11/16-inch socket. Bolts from your
AOD will not work — they’re not long enough.
Visit your nearest Lowe’s and pick up six
Grade-8, 7/16 x 3-inch-long, coarse-thread
bolts and lock washers.
31: Speedometer cable installation, in this case
mechanical cable drive, is next. Julio has lubricated the gear and we’re good to go.
32: The transmission mount and HPM
Performance crossmember install next using
factory hardware.
33: Our starter is installed next with battery
lead and ignition leads.
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34: An Inland Empire Driveline aluminum driveshaft is installed to reduce driveline rotational
weight and free up power.
35: A Steeda clutch cable is installed next and
properly adjusted. Adjust the clutch to your
comfort based on desired pedal-engagement
depth. The release bearing touches clutch fingers all of the time in this application. It’s a
matter of how much pressure there is before
the clutch releases. You want firm engagement
yet minimal pedal travel. Don’t forget the
clutch-fork dust cover.
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36: The last detail is the TKO back-up light
switch. You’ll need the correct back-up light
switch harness, or you may fabricate your
own. Salvage yards are full of manualtransmission donor cars good for parts.